Long lorry, heavy lorry: The future of freight
As part of the government’s plan to reach net-zero by 2050, longer semi-trailers (LSTs) are being considered for use on Britain’s roads.
After a nine-year trial, the new lorries were approved …Read More
DVSA Employs Examiners to Help End Lorry Driver Shortage
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has responded to the recent shortage of lorry drivers with plans to recruit an additional 40 vocational driving examiners.
The government, along with the …Read More
Cooling off: Highways England ditches hot mix asphalts
Highways England is increasing its use of warm mix asphalts (WMAs) as part of the government’s commitment to its net-zero plan.
The government-owned company has been using WMAs since 2015 because …Read More
Mind The Gap: Initiative to Infill Rail Bridges on Pause
The government has responded to accusations of “cultural vandalism” by pausing their controversial scheme to infill historic rail bridges. The programme has fallen under criticism because it prevents the bridges …Read More
Electric Freight Gets the Green Light
Funding has been awarded for a study on the electrification of long-distance lorries using overhead power cables on motorways, as part of the Department for Transport’s (DfT) decarbonisation plan.
The organisation …Read More
No Delays Expected on Road Building Strategy Review
As part of the Government’s efforts to reach carbon neutrality, a review of the National policy statement (NPS) has been announced. Evaluation of the strategy is set to be completed …Read More
Not enough is being done to protect road workers, says the British public
According to a survey by YouGov, the majority of the British population do not believe that road workers are being kept safe while doing their job.
Just 42% of respondents thought …Read More
Slow and Steady: Welsh Government Plan to Reduce Speed Limit to 20mph
The Welsh Government is planning to reduce the country’s national speed limit on residential roads and pedestrian streets from 30mph to 20mph.
They have made the legislation one of their priorities …Read More
HGV Hazard: Critics Warn of “Exhausted” Lorry Drivers
The government has come under fire for its decision to temporarily extend the number of hours that heavy goods vehicle (HGV) drivers can work. Several parties in the industry have …Read More
Road safety seesaw: Fatality rates rise as traffic levels drop
Road traffic in Great Britain fell by 21% last year, likely due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. However, a new study shows that fatality rates increased by 6%.
The …Read More